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Unable to deal with Chrome Extension Team, Kozmos is shutting down (kodfabrik.com)

1178 points by _fwu1 · 2326 days ago · 513 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to discuss the shutdown of Kozmos due to issues with the Chrome Extension Team. The details of the article are not available, but the comments suggest that the Chrome Extension Team's policies and communication style are problematic. The team's use of automated systems to manage extensions and respond to developers has led to frustration and difficulties for some developers. This has resulted in some developers shutting down their projects or considering alternative platforms.

Main themes

  • Chrome Extension Team policies
  • Developer frustration
  • Automated systems
  • Alternative browsers
  • Google's size and influence
  • Employee unions

What commenters say

  • Google's automated systems for managing extensions and responding to developers are inadequate and lead to unnecessary frustrations.
  • The Chrome Extension Team's policies and communication style are overly restrictive and unhelpful to developers.
  • Some developers feel that Google does not value or respect their work and is more interested in serving its own interests.
  • The use of automated systems to terminate accounts without human intervention is seen as unfair and problematic.
  • Alternative browsers, such as Brave and Firefox, may offer more developer-friendly environments.
  • Google's size and influence can make it difficult for developers to navigate and resolve issues.
  • Some commenters believe that Google's employees are out of touch with the needs and concerns of developers and users.
  • The idea of a union for Google employees is proposed as a potential solution to give employees more say in the products they make and the company's policies.